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Zoë Stainton

Associate
Birmingham
About
Zoë advises on complex high value commercial litigation, arbitrations and regulatory investigations often with an international focus. She predominantly acts for multinational corporations in resolving high value disputes and has a particular focus on life sciences and media, sports & entertainment sectors.
Areas of FocusLitigation, Arbitration and InvestigationsMedia Sports and Entertainment
Education
  • University of Birmingham, BA Geography, First Class Hons, 2020
  • University of Law, GDL and LPC, 2015

EXPERIENCE

  • Advising on defence of group litigation for a multi-national pharmaceutical company on product liability claims.
  • Acting for the Premier League in the investigations of the transfer of academy players.
  • Acted successfully for a well-known sports organisation in an injunction application relating to breach of its terms and conditions for a major sporting event.
  • Representing a FTSE 250 engineering business in its defence of regulatory and potential civil actions arising from its pension scheme.
  • Representing a leading international manufacturer of plastic packaging products relating to a breach of contract dispute valued in excess of GBP35m. Successfully resolving the claim at mediation.
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

My latest insights

Publication

Landmark CAS ruling strengthens FIFA maternity protections for professional athletes

19 August 2026 .5 minute read

Publication

Energy and Natural Resources Case Law Update - Issue 12

9 July 2026 .58 minute read

Publication

“Fidelity to the bargain” – the scope of express good faith obligations

9 July 2026 .5 minute read

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+44 121 262 5603
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